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Old 10-14-2012, 02:00 PM
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I heard from a number of folks the Blades were underwhelming...
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Are they made in China now too?
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Are they made in China now too?


No.... if i recall they are made in the UK like the Kef Ref 207/2's
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Heard the blades multiple times and always underwhelmed.
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Old 10-26-2012, 02:38 PM
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The entire current KEF Reference series is handcrafted in the United Kingdom.
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Old 10-27-2012, 04:49 AM
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I've heard the Blades in three rooms, with different gear and the bass has been boomy, and not very good every time. I'd like to hear them in a proper room and see how they sound.
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Blades underwhelmed. Maybe it was the room.

Mike
Ditto. Just seemed to play loud with little finesse.
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I never had good feeling with Blade's... Last time, a week ago, Kef were matched with a full Accuphase system (C3800 & A65 couple & 910 drive and dac), and result wasnt good as expected!
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